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Learning to play an instrument is difficult enough, but what about trying to sing at the same time? It's really not as hard as it sounds! Here, teacher Willy M. takes you through the steps to play the ukulele while singing...
It doesnt matter what instrument I teach (piano, guitar, harmonica, drums, banjo, mandolin, ukulele, and voice), every student I ever have, with the exception of those playing harmonica, asks, How do I sing and play my instrument at the same time?
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How to Sing and Play Ukulele at the Same Time in 4 Easy Steps

Learning to play an instrument is difficult enough, but what about trying to sing at the same time? It's really not as hard as it sounds! Here, teacher Willy M. takes you through the steps to play the ukulele while singing...
It doesnt matter what instrument I teach (piano, guitar, harmonica, drums, banjo, mandolin, ukulele, and voice), every student I ever have, with the exception of those playing harmonica, asks, How do I sing and play my instrument at the same time?
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Can You Really Teach Yourself How to Play Ukulele?

If you want to learn how to play ukulele, youre in excellent company. Todays popular music scene is rife with ukulele players, including Taylor Swift, Eddie Vedder, and Zooey Deschanel, just to name a few.
Ukulele virtuoso Jake Shimabukuro says ukulele is one of the easiest instruments to play, and you dont have to be a musician to play it. But if youre just starting out, can you really teach yourself how to play ukulele?
While its certainly possible to teach yourself the basics

10 Surprising Celebrities Who Play the Ukulele

Stars, they're just like us!
Just like you, these famous figures learned chords and simple songs on the ukulele, spent hours practicing, and fell in love with this Hawaiian instrument. Check out these videos of 10 celebrities who you probably didn't know played the ukulele.
1. Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson
For such a big guy, Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson looks right at home holding a tiny ukulele.
2. Ryan Gosling
Please hold your swoons until the end of the Gos' ukulele performance.
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Ukulele Gigs: 10 Ways to Make Money Playing Your Ukulele

Even though you probably didn't get into playing ukulele for the money, there are still many ways you can use your uke skills to make some extra cash. Ukulele teacher Willy M. shares 10 great ideas...
So youve been playing for a while now, youre pretty impressed with your progress, and you think youre ready to start booking some ukulele gigs. Well, here are 10 ways to make money playing the ukulele!
Playing for weddings
It doesnt matter if theyre young or old, people are always g

Learn to Play Ukulele: The Best Websites and Online Resources

With so many ukulele websites, it can be hard to determine which online resources are the best for your level and your needs. To save you some time in your search, ukulele instructor Willy M. has put together this list of the best ukulele websites and learning resources...
It has never been a better time to learn to play an instrument like the ukulele. If you're dedicated to learning, there are more free instructional tools out there than ever before to help you not only learn the basics